God's Plan of Salvation
Becoming
a Christian is the most important decision you can make.
This decision does not only determine where you will
spend eternity, but it will determine every aspect of
your life.
All People Have Sinned
Against God
The Bible says,
"All have sinned and come short of the glory of God"
(Romans 3:23). The word sin means to miss a target by
falling short of that target. Sin is the failure of
a person to live the life which God has planned for
him to live. Everyone has sinned, it is universal.
The Price of Sin Is
High
The Bible says,
"the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23).
The person who lives without God in this life will pay
the awful price of an eternity separated from God. The
Bible calls this place of separation Hell. Hell was
never meant to be the eternal home of mankind, but God
could not allow rebellious people to enter into heaven.
Heaven is the eternal dwelling of God's people, and
it is a place where God lives in perfect harmony with
His people.
God Loves us in Spite
of Our Sin
The Bible says,
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while
we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8).
Because of
the righteousness of God, man must pay the penalty for
sin, or someone who is acceptable to God must pay the
penalty. The death of Jesus is the greatest demonstration
of the love of God for sinners. It is a great love for
someone to die in place of a loved one. But Jesus died
for those in rebellion.
Repent, Turn Toward
God, and Have Your Sins Completely Taken Away
The Bible says,
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins
may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall
come from the presence of the Lord;" (Acts 3:19). The
word repent means to turn around and go in a different
direction. It means a change of mind and life toward
God. If you are willing to turn to God, then God will
restore you to purity. Jesus described this experience
as the "new birth." Your part is to confess your sin,
and God's part is to forgive and restore.
By Grace You Receive
His Free Gift (Eternal Life)
Through Faith Which is Also from God
The Bible says,
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not
of yourselves: it is the gift of God:" (Ephesians 2:8).
The word grace refers to the kindness and love of God
in His willingness to forgive and save. Faith means
to trust to a point of commitment. You cannot just believe
in God. You must be willing to give your life to God's
teachings and God's will. Salvation is God's gift if
you will receive it with a commitment to turn and follow
Jesus.
Confess Jesus and Believe
That He Was Raised from the Dead by God
The Bible says,
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord
Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath
raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans
10:9). The word confess means to acknowledge that Jesus
is saviour and Lord, to believe with all your heart
that Jesus died on the cross for you and came out of
the grave, believe that He is alive and will change
your life as you follow and obey His teachings.
Pray (call upon) to
the Lord and Be Saved
The Bible says,
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
shall be saved." (Romans 10:13). Whoever means anyone
can ask God for forgiveness of sin and turn from sin
and follow Jesus.
If you
repent and believe all of the above, then pray this
simple prayer and mean it and you will be saved.
"Lord
Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness.
I know You died on the cross for me. I now turn from
my sins and ask You to forgive me. I invite You into
my heart and life. I trust You as Saviour and will follow
You as Lord. Thank You for saving me. Amen."
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